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Yuneec Q500 4K APV Voted Top 3 Best Drones for Drone Photography & 4K Video
Not all drones are made equal. Some drones are intended solely for
the purpose of being fun, while others are purposed for carrying a
heavier load. There are tons of great RC drones specifically engineered
for drone photography and shooting 4K video, though. So if you’re
looking to record some great drone footage of you surfing, snowboarding,
or anything else you might be doing, we’ve got you covered.
So without further ado, here are the top 3 best camera drones for drone photography:
The DJI Phantom 3 Professional
has a 4K Ultra HD video camera that is second-to-none in the world of
drone photography. It uses the DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android which
allows for live viewing and complete camera control. The Phantom 3
Professional also uses Lightbridge digital streaming for live viewing of
720p video (with full resolution video being recorded to the micro SD
card), and has a 3-axis gimbal for ultimate control of your drone
footage.
The bundle comes with two DJI phantom 3 batteries, with each battery
lasting around 22-25 minutes. Also notable about the Phantom 3
Professional is that is uses a Vision Positioning system so that it’ll
fly smoothly indoors even without a GPS signal. At the price of $1,408,
the DJI Phantom 3 Professional w/ 4K UHD Video Camera and an extra
battery is the best camera drone you’re going to find for the money.
Pros:
- 4K Camera
- Lightbridge Digital Streaming
- Comparatively long flight time
- Vision Positioning
Cons:
- DJI customer service is notoriously bad
- Doesn’t have an impressive look to it
Yuneec Q500 4K APV with Extra Battery
One of the underdogs of the drone photography world is Yuneec, who slowly but surely is on the tails of the success of DJI.
Yuneec’s Q500 4K is their newest drone, and it allows users to capture photography and
drone video in full 4K resolution. It comes with a 64GB micro SD card
and an extra battery, as well as an extra set of propellers. It includes
a CGO3 4K camera that is capable of capturing 1080p/120 fps slow motion
video and 4K/30fps ultra high definition video. Users are able to
control white balance and light exposure. It snaps 12 megapixel photos
with a no-distortion lens, so your images come out clear. Yuneec has
also included a handheld SteadyGrip for capturing video footage with the
CGO3 4K without using the drone itself.
It has Watch me and Follow Me modes which allow for hands-free drone
photography and video recording. With Watch Me, you simply set up the
Typhoon’s position and it automatically gets amazing footage of your
actions on the go. The Follow Me mode allows users to set the drone to
follow them wherever they go to get footage. What’s more, footage from
the drone is sent directly to the controller.
The Yuneec Q500 4K has a flight time of nearly 25 minutes, and even includes a car charger for on-the-go charging.
Pros:
- 4K Resolution
- SteadyGrip handheld attachment
- Flight time
- Includes 64GB Micro SD
- Car Charger included
Cons:
- Still new, so some of the kinks might not have been reported just yet
DJI Inspire 1 EVERYTHING You Need Kit
The DJI Inspire 1 uses two separate controllers — one for the drone
itself, and another for someone else to use to control the camera.
Ultimate control. It uses a 4K camera to record 4K video at 24-30fps. It
also records 1080p at 60fps. The camera is 12MP.
The Inspire 1 can reach speeds up to almost 50 mph, and can stay in the air with a flight time of up to 18 minutes.
The Inspire 1 also has a few new features that have yet to be seen in
any of the other drones to buy on the market, including a sonar
positioning mechanism, 4K camera, and an optional dual controller
system.
Pros:
- Modular Design Allows For Upgrades
- 4K Video at 30FPS, 1080p at 60FPS
- Included case holds 6 batteries
- Comes with 64GB SD Card
- Live HD view
- Dual Controller Support